Professional Responsibility

On December 7, 2015, the Board issued its order vacating the panel’s finding that respondent violated MRPC 1.1(c) and affirmed the panel’s findings that respondent violated MRPC 1.3; 1.15(h); and 1.16(d); and MCR 9.104(2) and (3).

Based on respondent’s conviction and her admission in the stipulation, the panel found that respondent’s conduct violated a criminal law of a state or of the United States, in violation of MCR 9.104(5).

After a public hearing held on January 6, 2016, Tri-County Hearing Panel #65 determined that respondent’s license to practice law in Michigan be immediately suspended pending the issuance of the panel’s report and order of discipline.